Spiced Halloumi & Watermelon Salad
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A vibrant and unexpectedly harmonious salad, combining salty grilled halloumi with sweet watermelon, fiery chili, and a refreshing mint-lime dressing. It's a taste of summer that's both light and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Method
1In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, chili flakes, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.
2Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the halloumi slices with a bit of olive oil to prevent sticking.
3Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown with visible grill marks. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
4In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed watermelon, chopped mint, and thinly sliced red onion.
5Add the grilled halloumi pieces to the watermelon mixture.
6Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
7Serve immediately, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds for added crunch.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add a finely minced jalapeño to the dressing.
- If you don't have pumpkin seeds, toasted slivered almonds or walnuts would also be delicious.
- This salad is best served fresh; the halloumi can become tough if left to sit too long.
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